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35 Connecticut opinions name it 3 courts 1785–2021 1 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Connecticut courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Discover Leasing, Inc. v. Murphygreen2 sentences2002"Theft pursuant to Conn. General Statutes § 52-565 is synonymous with larceny under Conn. General Statutes § 53a-119 ." Discover Leasing, Inc. v. Murphy , 33 Conn. App. 303 , 309 (1993) citing Lander v. Peck , 11 Conn. App. 161 , 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987), Conn. General Statutes § 53a-119 provides [a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds property from an owner. 2002Statutory theft under § 52-564 `is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119 .' Discover Leasing, Inc. v. Murphy , 33 Conn. App. 303 , 309 , 521 635 A.2d 843 (1993), citing Lauder v. Peck , 11 Conn. App. 161 , 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987). | 2 | 9 |
Lauder v. Peckgreen2 sentences2012Section 52-564 provides: “Any person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages.” We consistently have held that “[s]tatutory theft under § 52-564 is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Blackwell v. Mahmood, 120 Conn. App. 690, 700 , 992 A.2d 1219 (2010); see also Lauder v. Peck, 11 Conn. App. 161, 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987) (“[t]he word ‘steals’ as used in ... § 52-564 is synonymous with the definition of larceny under . . . § 53a-119”). 2012Section 52-564 provides: “Any person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages.” We consistently have held that “[s]tatutory theft under § 52-564 is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Blackwell v. Mahmood, 120 Conn. App. 690, 700 , 992 A.2d 1219 (2010); see also Lauder v. Peck, 11 Conn. App. 161, 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987) (“[t]he word ‘steals’ as used in ... § 52-564 is synonymous with the definition of larceny under . . . § 53a-119”). | 1 | 14 |
Suarez-Negrete v. Trottagreen2 sentences2009A person commits larceny within the meaning of § 53a-119 “when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or [withholds] such property from an owner.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Suarez-Negrete v. Trotta, 47 Conn. App. 517, 521 , *175 705 A.2d 215 (1998). 2009A person commits larceny within the meaning of § 53a-119 “when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or [withholds] such property from an owner.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Suarez-Negrete v. Trotta, 47 Conn. App. 517, 521 , *175 705 A.2d 215 (1998). | 1 | 10 |
Lawson v. Whitey's Frame Shopgreen2 sentences2001Under the broad general definition of larceny as stated in § 53-119, "[a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner." Therefore, an essential element of the plaintiffs proof is the defendant's intent to deprive another of his property and that intent must be established by clear and convincing evidence, that is, the evidence must induce "in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true [and] tha 2000Lawson v. Whitney Frame Shop , 42 Conn. App. 599 , 604 (1996). | 1 | 4 |
Lawson v. Whitey's Frame Shopgreen2 sentences1998See, e.g., Lawson v. Whitey's Frame Shop , 42 Conn. App. 599 , 605-06 (1996), rev'd o other grounds , 241 Conn. 678 (1997); Discover Leasing v. Murphy , 33 Conn. App. 303 , 309 (1993). 1785Pursuant to § 53a-119 , a person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains, or withholds such property from an owner . . ." (Citations omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Lawson v. Whitey's Frame Shop , 42 Conn. App. 599 , 605-06 , 682 A.2d 1016 (1996), rev'd on other grounds, 241 Conn. 678 , 697 A.2d 1137 (1997). | 1 | 2 |
Bruno v. The Travelers Companiesgreen2 sentences2021Although § 52-564 does not specifically mention communications, we must consider not only the elements of the cause of action but also whether the complaint contains ‘‘allegations that a party suffered harm because of a falsehood communicated by the opponent’s attorney . . . .’’ Simms v. Seaman, supra, 308 Conn. 548 ; see also Bruno v. Travelers Cos., 172 Conn. App. 717, 727 , 161 A.3d 630 (2017). 2021Although § 52-564 does not specifically mention communications, we must consider not only the elements of the cause of action but also whether the complaint contains ‘‘allegations that a party suffered harm because of a falsehood communicated by the opponent’s attorney . . . .’’ Simms v. Seaman, supra, 308 Conn. 548 ; see also Bruno v. Travelers Cos., 172 Conn. App. 717, 727 , 161 A.3d 630 (2017). | 1 | 1 |
Stuart v. Stuartgreen2 sentences2020Section 52-564 provides: ‘‘Any person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages.’’ Civil theft is synony- mous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119; see Stuart v. Stuart, 297 Conn. 26, 41 , 996 A.2d 259 (2010). 2020Section 52-564 provides: ‘‘Any person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages.’’ Civil theft is synony- mous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119; see Stuart v. Stuart, 297 Conn. 26, 41 , 996 A.2d 259 (2010). | 1 | 1 |
Whitaker v. Taylorgreen2 sentences2012An owner is defined, for purposes of § 53a-119, as any person who has a right to possession superior to that of a taker, obtainer or withholder.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Blackwell v. Mahmood, 120 Conn. App. 690, 700 , 992 A.2d 1219 (2010); see also Whitaker v. Taylor, 99 Conn. App. 719, 732 , 916 A.2d 834 (2007). 2012An owner is defined, for purposes of § 53a-119, as any person who has a right to possession superior to that of a taker, obtainer or withholder.” (Citation omitted; internal quotation marks omitted.) Blackwell v. Mahmood, 120 Conn. App. 690, 700 , 992 A.2d 1219 (2010); see also Whitaker v. Taylor, 99 Conn. App. 719, 732 , 916 A.2d 834 (2007). | 1 | 1 |
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| Case | Cited | Years |
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Deming v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance
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2 sentences2010Co., 279 Conn. 745, 771 , 905 A.2d 623 (2006). 2010Co., 279 Conn. 745, 771 , 905 A.2d 623 (2006). | 4 | 2007–2010 |
Blackwell v. Mahmood
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2 sentences2012Section 52-564 provides: “Any person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages.” We consistently have held that “[s]tatutory theft under § 52-564 is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Blackwell v. Mahmood, 120 Conn. App. 690, 700 , 992 A.2d 1219 (2010); see also Lauder v. Peck, 11 Conn. App. 161, 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987) (“[t]he word ‘steals’ as used in ... § 52-564 is synonymous with the definition of larceny under . . . § 53a-119”). 2012Section 52-564 provides: “Any person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages.” We consistently have held that “[s]tatutory theft under § 52-564 is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119.” (Internal quotation marks omitted.) Blackwell v. Mahmood, 120 Conn. App. 690, 700 , 992 A.2d 1219 (2010); see also Lauder v. Peck, 11 Conn. App. 161, 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987) (“[t]he word ‘steals’ as used in ... § 52-564 is synonymous with the definition of larceny under . . . § 53a-119”). | 2 | 2012–2012 |
Devitt v. Manulik
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2 sentences1998Pursuant to § 53a-119, ‘ [a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or [withholds] such property from an owner.’ By comparison, ‘[conversion is an unauthorized assumption and exercise of the right of ownership over goods belonging to another, to the exclusion of the owner’s rights.’ Discover Leasing, Inc. v. Murphy, supra, 309 , citing Devitt v. Manulik, 176 Conn. 657, 660 , 410 A.2d 465 (1979). 1998Pursuant to § 53a-119, ‘ [a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or [withholds] such property from an owner.’ By comparison, ‘[conversion is an unauthorized assumption and exercise of the right of ownership over goods belonging to another, to the exclusion of the owner’s rights.’ Discover Leasing, Inc. v. Murphy, supra, 309 , citing Devitt v. Manulik, 176 Conn. 657, 660 , 410 A.2d 465 (1979). | 2 | 1996–1998 |
Weiss v. Weiss
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2 sentences2011The plaintiffs alleged that the Dridis broke into their home and “changed the locks, thereby seizing [the plaintiffs’] dwelling and their property contained therein.” “Statutory theft pursuant to [General Statutes] § 52-564 ... is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119, which provides in relevant part that ‘[a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner.’ ” Weiss v. Weiss, 297 Conn. 446 , 470 n.18, 998 A.2d 766 (2010). 2011The plaintiffs alleged that the Dridis broke into their home and “changed the locks, thereby seizing [the plaintiffs’] dwelling and their property contained therein.” “Statutory theft pursuant to [General Statutes] § 52-564 ... is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119, which provides in relevant part that ‘[a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner.’ ” Weiss v. Weiss, 297 Conn. 446 , 470 n.18, 998 A.2d 766 (2010). | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Mystic Color Lab, Inc. v. Auctions Worldwide, LLC
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2 sentences2009A person commits larceny pursuant to § 53a-119 “when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner. . . .” General Statutes § 53a-119; Mystic Color Lab, Inc. v. Auctions Worldwide, LLC, 284 Conn. 408 , 418 n.14, 934 A.2d 227 (2007). 2009A person commits larceny pursuant to § 53a-119 “when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner. . . .” General Statutes § 53a-119; Mystic Color Lab, Inc. v. Auctions Worldwide, LLC, 284 Conn. 408 , 418 n.14, 934 A.2d 227 (2007). | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Dacey v. Connecticut Bar Assn.
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1 sentence2001Under the broad general definition of larceny as stated in § 53-119, "[a] person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, he wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner." Therefore, an essential element of the plaintiffs proof is the defendant's intent to deprive another of his property and that intent must be established by clear and convincing evidence, that is, the evidence must induce "in the mind of the trier a reasonable belief that the facts asserted are highly probably true [and] tha | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Suarez v. Dickmont Plastics Corp.
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2 sentences2001Our Supreme Court has noted that summary judgment is "particularly inappropriate where the inferences which the parties seek to have drawn deal with questions of motive, intent and subjective feelings and reactions." Suarez v. Dickmont Plastics Corp. , 229 Conn. 99 , 111 , 639 A.2d 507 (1994). 2001Our Supreme Court has noted that summary judgment is "particularly inappropriate where the inferences which the parties seek to have drawn deal with questions of motive, intent and subjective feelings and reactions." Suarez v. Dickmont Plastics Corp. , 229 Conn. 99 , 111 , 639 A.2d 507 (1994). | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Benavides v. Benavides
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1 sentence2000Benavides v. Benavides , 11 Conn. App. 150 , 154 (1987) COUNT FOUR: THEFT/CONVERSION The plaintiff seeks treble damages pursuant to General Statutes § 52-564 which provides that "[a]ny person who steals any property of another, or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property, shall pay the owner treble his damages." Statutory theft under § 52-564 "is synonymous with larceny under General Statutes § 53a-119 ." Discover Leasing, Inc v. Murphy , 33 Conn. App. 303 , 309 , (1993), citing Lauder v. Peck , 11 Conn. App. 161 , 165 , 526 A.2d 539 (1987). | 1 | 2000–2000 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.